Battle of Maes Moydog

The Battle of Maes Moydog (5 March 1295) was a battle that took place at the Field of Moydog in Powys, Wales during the revolt of Madog ap Llywelyn against English rule.

Madog had rose in rebellion against King Edward I of England due to his implementation of unfair taxes in Wales, and he hoped that Edward would be on campaign in France at the time of the uprising. However, poor weather led to King Edward cancelling his invasion plans, and the English instead fought against the Welsh. Edward was besieged at Conwy Castle before the Earl of Warwick lifted the siege, and Warwick and Madog's armies met in battle at Maes Moydog in Powys on 5 March 1295.

Madog's army encamped in a valley close to Warwick's base at Welshpool, and Warwick led his men on a night march and encircled the Welsh rebel army. Madog's spear squares repelled English cavalry charges, but Warwick's innovative deployment of archers and crossbowmen gave the English the upper hand. The Welsh had the upper hand during the first phase of the battle, but the two sides met again near Thesseweit, where the Welsh supply train was lost. The Welsh army lost 700 men in the battle, while the English lost only 100 men. The battle was a crucial step in breaking Welsh resistance, and Madog was captured later that year.